Erma Short

ERMA SHORT

Walker

Erma Short, 100, of Walker, died Friday, May 1, 2015. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Walker by Father Ardele Barta. The family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Center Point. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Walker.

Survivors include her children, John Richard of Lake Ozark, Mo., and Kristie Lea (Walter) Lasley of Stratford, Texas; daughter-in-law, Denise Short of Hiawatha; son-in-law, Harry Vance; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard John; daughter, Judith; son, Ronald; son-in-law, Daryl Zumbach; daughter-in-law, Julie Short; two grandsons, Chad Short and Dalton Hunsaker; and two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Sydney Steffen.

Erma was born March 10, 1915, the daughter of George Washington and Julia (Fest) Franck in Troy Mills, Iowa. On Nov. 30, 1946, she married Richard John Short. Erma loved being with her family, especially her great-grandchildren. Nothing brought a smile to her face more than when they would visit.

An avid seamstress, she could easily embroider a dozen tea towels in two days flat, while baking pies and cookies to satisfy the hunger of any house guests that might stop for a visit. She always had a story to tell if you had a minute to listen, and you would never leave her house empty-handed.

She will forever be remembered for her quick wit, generosity and hardworking attitude.

Many thanks to those who stopped, visited and sent cards for her 100th birthday. She was so very proud and humbled to see so many people come and send her best wishes.

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